LOVE AND IT CIRCLE

Chapter Five

Gabriel•

I gradually awaken, my senses greeted by the unfamiliar surroundings of a place unknown to me, despite the initial confusion, I cannot help but appreciate the sheer beauty of the bedroom that encompasses me. Every detail, meticulously crafted, adds to the allure of the space.As I rise from the bed, the sun's radiant rays penetrate through the window, casting a vibrant glow upon the room.the brightness momentarily forces me to squint my eyes. As I take my first steps, the floor beneath me feels cool and smooth.

The stunningly large window provided a breathtaking view of the lush green garden, where a black young man in a smart work uniform was meticulously tending to the plants.however, my attention was soon drawn to a woman who appeared to be in her sixties, she was seated in a cozy dining area on the garden, with two maids attending to her every need.

As the chilly breeze swept through the room, I couldn't help but shiver and rub my arms. It was then that I realized my attire had left my skin exposed, causing me to frown in discomfort. It seemed as though my body was on display for entire world to see.

As I made my way from the balcony to the bedroom, my eyes widened in shock at the sight before me. There, seated on Davenport, was zach. I couldn't believe I hadn't noticed his presence earlier. My body froze in place, unable to move.

As I stood frozen in place, zach's eyes flickered with amusement and he let out a small chuckle. I felt my cheeks burn with chagrin as I quickly grabbed the nearby sheet and hastily draped it around my trembling form.

"What in the hell am I doing here?" I ask, his unwavering gaze remained fixed upon me, as if I were the sole source of amusement in his world.

"Good morning. "Zach said with a smirk clearly enjoying my discomfort.

I glared at him, feeling a mix of anger and humiliation:
"What do you want from me?"I demanded.
Zach shrugged nonchalantly. "I came to surprise you, look like I succeeded."

I rolled my eyes, still feeling self-conscious. "Well you definitely surprised me. Next time, maybe knock before you come in."

Zach grinned"Where is the fun in that?"
I shook my head, trying to shake off the awkwardness of the situation.

Good Jesus!

"I need to get dressed, can you please leave and get me back home?"

"I cannot do that."

"Why not?"
"Why in the hell did you humiliate me like that?"

To my astonishment,Zach's voice resonated with a distinctly British accent, the first time I had ever heard him speak in such a manner.though not entirely aback, as his appearance had always hinted at his British origins, the realization added an intriguing layer to his enigmatic persona.

I reflected upon my past actions and the impact they had on him, a twinge of guilt begins to stir within me.However, my attention quickly shifts to a more pressing matter--the realization that he has inexplicably taken me captive.

He just kidnapped me for what I did yesterday? What a jerk!

He rose from his seat and approached me, causing a peculiar sensation to surge between us. My blood surged, heightening my senses. Instinctively, I took a step back retreating cautiously to prevent him from encroaching further.

"you will stay up here, locked up into this place until I say so."

As his lips drew nearer to mine, a mere inch separating us, I could feel the coolness of his breath, I know he just had emerged from a refreshing shower.
Confusion and intrigue flooded my mind.what on earth was happening?

The profound impact he had on me, without even laying a finger on me, left me pondering the depths of my own heart.

"Please let me go, I just wanted a job, that's all I wanted."
My voice cold, my heart beating faster as I step back again. I find myself at the balcony, unsure of what is happening. He continues to approach getting closer and closer.

"First you made me lose almost everything, humiliated me publicly and...also blackmailed me, surely there is something about you."

I still remained silent.

"You know I never handled woman with such attitude, you need a simple lesson that can put you straight to your place."

His hand caressed my hair, while his touch on my thighs sent shivers down my spine. I found myself unable to resist his sensitive touch, questioning why I couldn't push him away. Why was I unable to prevent him from affecting me in such a manner?

"Please Zach im a Christian."I said, trying by all means to say anything that can let him to stop, but I didn't lie when I said I was a Christian.
In an instant, my body teetered dangerously close to the edge of the balcony,  threatening to plunge me into the depths of the perfect, beautiful garden below. it was only through the swift intervention of his hand that I was spared from the imminent fall.

A rush of fear and confusion flooded my being as my heart pounded relentlessly,  grappling with the realization that I had carelessly lost my focus, nearly sacrificing my life on this fateful morning.

"Mmh it's a first time hearing a Christian who sins by fucking her boss."
"I'm a Christian not Jesus, and a human being, please pull me up!"

He pulls me up, his expression stoic, sending shivers down my spine at the contrast between his striking handsomeness and his apparent coldness.what sort of man is he, I wonder?As my cleavage is exposed, I quickly cover myself, feeling self-conscious about my dissolved hair and dry, frizzy curls on the air.

"Please give me my privacy."
"What is privacy for? Is there something to hide?"
"Excuse me?"
He moves away from me as he heads towards the closet, grabbing his maroon suit from trousers to jacket, he had worn maroon. He grabs his car keys and glasses, but I quickly run to the door to block his exit.

"Zach you can't leave me here, let me get dressed so that I can go home."

No response.

"Zach im talking to you."

He donned his glasses, he stuffed his hands into his pockets and regarded me with a bewildered expression as though I had lost my senses, pushing me aside, he swung open the door to depart, but I caught it before it could shut and trailed him as he moved through every corner of the house.

I wouldn't let him get away with this as I continued following from the behind, his maids acting stunned by my ridiculous act. Surely they hadn't seen one yet, I wasn't one of his past ladies who had been kept captive and obeyed him.

As we stood outside, he abruptly halted and motioned towards his bodyguards. Without delay, they swiftly approached me and seized me from behind, tightly gripping my hands, but I refused to succumb and fiercely fought back sinking my teeth into their flesh in a desperate attempt to free myself.

They reluctantly released their hold on me, bracing themselves for the excruciating pain infected by my bite, I turned my gaze towards Zach to my anguish, he had already retreated into his car. Driven by desperation, I sprinted towards the vehicle, pressing my hands against the window as I fixated my eyes on him. Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, I pounded on the window, pleading with him to release me from this torment. Alas, my pleas fell on deaf ears as he callously drove away, leaving me behind in anguish.

My anger surged through me, causing me to release an uncontrollable scream. "Aaah aaaaaah!"
Frustration fueled my movements as I stormed around the garden, ultimately lashing out at the young black man who worked as a gardener. He swiftly evaded my reach, spurring the maids to gather outside and witness my outburst.

"Aaah I will kill you Zach and kill everybody!"
The expressions on everyone's faces were a mixture of shock and fear, their eyes wide with disbelief. Yet amidst the chaos, a voice from behind halted my scream.

"Gabriel! What are you doing here?"

A resilient figure emerged, a thick black woman adorned in a maid uniform. the moment our eyes met, an indescribable sensation overcame me, rendering me utterly speechless.

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